Advocate Reports
Safety Tips
- Always lock your vehicle before leaving it.
- Have your car keys in-hand before leaving the building.
- Look inside your vehicle before entering it.
- Walk in pairs or groups whenever possible and make sure that everyone reaches his or her destination safely.
- Report suspicious activities, persons, or vehicles to Campus Police immediately.
- Do not carry large sums of money or other valuables on your person. If someone demands or grabs your purse or wallet, do not resist.
- Avoid parking in deserted areas, especially after dark.
- Park in a well-lit area.
- If it is necessary to stay after class, make special arrangements for returning to your car.
- Take the shortest, most direct, and well-lit route possible.
GCC Emergency Guidebook
The Gateway Community College Emergency Guidebook covers everything students, faculty, and staff need to know about evacuation procedures, power outages, medical emergencies, and lock-down procedures.
Clery Act Compliance
Gateway Community College herein complies with the State of Connecticut's Campus Safety Act, Public Act 90-259 and with the Clery Act, both of which mandate the annual publication of a Uniform Campus Crime Report, and establishes a process for raising awareness of safety on college campuses. Broader awareness of campus safety issues and procedures at Gateway Community College is the first step toward improving the security of students and staff.
New CSCU Policy Regarding Hover Boards on Campus
Due to safety concerns about both fire and rider safety, hover boards shall not be allowed to be either charged, operated, or stored on Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) campuses. This prohibition is consistent with the CSCU Student Code of Conduct, Article I, Part D, Section 12, which prohibits “behavior or activity which endangers the health, safety, or well-being of others.” Further, the practice of prohibiting hover boards on CSCU campuses is consistent with other colleges and universities across the country.
This guidance is offered due to the concern about fire safety and collisions. Due to the abundance of reported safety issues with the devices, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating the safety of hover boards. Moreover, the National Association of Fire Marshals has also issued a warning regarding fire safety due to spontaneous fires potentially linked to the battery which powers the board. Given the warnings and concerns of these organizations, CSCU has issued this prohibition.
For more information contact Security at (203) 285-2246